ISTRAC Recruitment Dossier

Shortlisted Candidates Selected the Interviews

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Shortlisted Candidates Selected the Interviews administered by ISTRAC Authority (Jammu and Kashmir).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: ISTRAC Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 44,900 - 47,600 (Level-7) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Jammu and Kashmir

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 44,900 - 47,600 (Level-7)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Shortlisted Candidate Interview Cars DRDO Projec	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Shortlisted Candidates Called Interview the	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2022-12-11
Jrf Recruitment in a Serb Dst Proj	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2024-01-01
List of Candidates Shortlisted Jrf Selection	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by ISTRAC

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Comprehensive Amc for 10 of 500kw Solar Pcu Model Hiverter Np201i at Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract of 800 Kld Stp and 30 Kld Etp N Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract of Electrical Sanitary Napkin I Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Construction of Community Recreation Activities Basketball Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Shortlisted Candidates Selected the Interviews?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 44,900 - 47,600 (Level-7) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from ISTRAC Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain istrac.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Navigate to the official ISTRAC/ISRO recruitment portal and initiate the One Time Registration (OTR) process by providing a valid email address, mobile number, and government-issued identity proof for verification.

Log in to the candidate dashboard to select the specific post, ensuring all personal, educational, and experience details are entered accurately to match the official notification requirements and eligibility criteria.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including educational certificates, caste certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph, ensuring file sizes comply with the specified technical dimensions and format requirements provided online.

Complete the application fee payment through the integrated payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring a transaction reference number is generated and saved for future verification.

Finalize the submission by reviewing the application preview, printing the confirmation page, and periodically checking the portal for the release of the hall ticket before the scheduled examination date.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Shortlisted Candidates Selected the Interviews is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Computer Based Screening	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension, and General Awareness related to space technology and current national affairs.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	200 Marks, 120 Minutes	Technical core subjects specific to the engineering or administrative discipline, including advanced theoretical concepts and practical application-based problem solving.
Stage 3: Skill Test and Interview	Qualifying Nature	Practical demonstration of technical skills, laboratory proficiency, and a personal interview assessing communication, leadership, and situational judgment.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical	Not Applicable	Verification of original academic and category certificates followed by a comprehensive medical fitness examination as per the standards prescribed by ISRO.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

ISTRAC/ISRO technical and administrative roles typically fall under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 4 to 7. Assuming a Level 7 entry (Grade Pay 4600), the initial Basic Pay is 44,900 INR. With current DA at 53 percent (23,797 INR), HRA for Class X cities at 27 percent (12,123 INR), and Transport Allowance (approx. 3,600 INR plus DA), the gross monthly salary reaches approximately 84,420 INR. Statutory deductions include NPS (10 percent of Basic plus DA) and professional tax. After accounting for these mandatory deductions, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between 72,000 and 75,000 INR. The 8th CPC is currently under deliberation, with expectations of a fitment factor adjustment that may further enhance the basic pay structure, though current calculations remain strictly anchored to the 7th CPC notification guidelines issued by the Ministry of Finance.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment process strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum guidelines. Age relaxation is provided as per government norms: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, and 10 years for PwBD candidates. The EWS category is entitled to a 10 percent vertical reservation, subject to the production of a valid Income and Asset Certificate. Women candidates, along with SC, ST, and PwBD applicants, are generally exempted from application fees or provided significant concessions. All reservations are subject to the production of authentic certificates issued by competent authorities at the time of document verification.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Shortlisted Candidates Selected the

What is the typical cutoff trend for ISTRAC recruitment?

Cutoffs are determined based on the difficulty level of the paper and the number of vacancies, generally ranging between 65 to 75 percent for the unreserved category.

Is there a normalization process for multi-shift exams?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard normalization formula is applied to ensure parity across different difficulty levels of question papers.

Is there a mandatory service bond for selected candidates?

Selected candidates may be required to execute a service bond to serve the organization for a specified period, failing which a recovery of training costs may be initiated.

What is the duration of the probation period?

The standard probation period for direct recruits is two years, during which performance is monitored before confirmation to the permanent cadre.

Where are the primary posting locations for ISTRAC?

Postings are typically at ISTRAC centers in Bengaluru, Lucknow, Port Blair, or other ground station facilities across India depending on organizational requirements.

Can the syllabus be downloaded from the portal?

The detailed syllabus is provided as an annexure within the official recruitment notification, which can be downloaded from the career section of the ISRO website.